Exclusive: Referees chief David Elleray cleared but FA frustrated at witnesses ‘not being comfortable speaking out’
A Football Association-commissioned investigation into its own referees’ department has found “no first-hand evidence” to prove allegations of wrongdoing, but has acknowledged that many witnesses did not…
Grassroots football referees could trial body cameras in bid to reduce assaults on officials
Grassroots football referees could potentially trial body cameras in a ground-breaking pilot scheme that has been proposed to the game’s law-making body in a bid to reduce…
Exclusive: FA rows with PFA over refusal to fund dementia research
The Football Association has said that it will not contribute to a new fund for the care of former footballers suffering from dementia and other neurodegenerative conditions…
Exclusive: David Elleray, FA referees’ chief, alleged to have bullied staff, investigation told
A Football Association investigation into its referees’ department has heard allegations that the most powerful man in English refereeing, David Elleray, bullied staff at the governing body…
UK and Ireland facing fight with Russia for Euro 2028 after scrapping World Cup bid
The national FAs said hosting the Euros would offer “a similar return on investment, with the European tournament carrying a far lower delivery cost and the potential…
Dawn Astle to lead new PFA dementia player project and education campaign
As well as Astle, who will become the PFA’s project lead for neurodegenerative diseases, the PFA have appointed Rachel Walden, whose father Rod Taylor also died of…
Professional female footballers given increased job security in ‘landmark’ changes
Clubs wishing to form part of the top echelons of women’s football will need to adhere to a maternity policy for the first time, as new “landmark”…
Chelsea brush aside Aston Villa to stroll into fifth round of Women’s FA Cup
Aston Villa Women 1 Chelsea Women 3 The holders march on. It may have been the very definition of straightforward, but Chelsea scored three splendid goals to keep…
Eight minutes from losing jobs and homes: The inside story of Coventry United’s narrow escape from liquidation
From Riglar’s point of view, training with her team-mates was what she had missed the most. “It’s been like a blessing to be back training together. It…
Antonio Rudiger the latest victim on weekend of shame for Premier League after fan disorder
Antonio Rüdiger, the Chelsea defender, became the latest victim of an alarming rise in fan disorder in English football that has prompted the Football Association to launch…
David Elleray is the all-powerful overlord in English refereeing – but for how long?
Almost eight years have passed since David Elleray, the most powerful figure in English refereeing for as long as most of the current generation of officials can…
Coventry United deducted 10 points by FA two days after liquidation reprieve
Women’s Championship club Coventry United have been deducted 10 points by the Football Association, two days after they were rescued from the brink of liquidation by an…
Coventry United handed reprieve after ‘verbal agreement’ is reached to save club from liquidation
Women’s Championship club Coventry United have been rescued from the brink of liquidation after shareholders reached a verbal agreement for an 11th-hour sale of the club. Businessman Lewis…
Investor facing race against time to save Coventry United from liquidation says takeover is ‘right thing to do’
An investor who has offered to save Coventry United from liquidation has told Telegraph Sport it is the “right thing to do” to try to buy the…
Gary Lineker and Kevin Keegan among 190 footballers demanding PFA publish report of independent review
The hard-hitting letter, which has been seen by Telegraph Sport, is addressed to the new leaders of the PFA – chief executive Maheta Molonga and chairman John…
FA opens new investigation into former referee David Elleray after fresh allegations made
The Football Association has commissioned an investigation into the conduct of David Elleray, one of the most famous former referees and powerful officials in football. The investigation…